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[gabem480]

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So this semester I was thinking about taking classes in which I think I would enjoy. I will be attempting 14 credits of regular coursework but was thinking about taking piano and guitar lessons offered through my community college. Is this a bad Idea? The classes are for credit 2 credits per class for 1 hour of private instruction a week. I just want to throw in a me class so to speak do something that I really want to. Does this sound like a bad idea? Will adcoms see that on my schedule and wonder why I took those classes? Thank you for all responses.

 

[MiamiBoyy]

100% go for it.

 

[Dr.Sticks]

You are allowed to have a personality and individual interests you know.
I would take anything that interests me, you only go to college once..(usually)

 

[Goro]

Quit worrying about what Adcoms will think and just take the classes you're interested in.

The only thing we want is for you to do well in them.

So this semester I was thinking about taking classes in which I think I would enjoy. I will be attempting 14 credits of regular coursework but was thinking about taking piano and guitar lessons offered through my community college. Is this a bad Idea? The classes are for credit 2 credits per class for 1 hour of private instruction a week. I just want to throw in a me class so to speak do something that I really want to. Does this sound like a bad idea? Will adcoms see that on my schedule and wonder why I took those classes? Thank you for all responses.

 

[Espressso]

As a musician, I recommend taking one at a time, not both. If you don't have much of a musical background, start with piano! That gives you a great foundation for every other instrument.

 

[PB&Jam]

So this semester I was thinking about taking classes in which I think I would enjoy. I will be attempting 14 credits of regular coursework but was thinking about taking piano and guitar lessons offered through my community college. Is this a bad Idea? The classes are for credit 2 credits per class for 1 hour of private instruction a week. I just want to throw in a me class so to speak do something that I really want to. Does this sound like a bad idea? Will adcoms see that on my schedule and wonder why I took those classes? Thank you for all responses.

I second the person who said to do one at a time, but seriously, go for it!! I've been in marching band and pep bad for my four years of undergrad, and it came up at interviews, always in a positive light about how much dedication marching band people and musicians in general have. Not to mention, plenty of med students and doctors have some experience in the arts. Adcoms will either ignore it or remark on what a great hobby music is.

Further, don't do something/decide not to do something (legal and safe) based on what adcoms will think. Take some random classes just for fun. It'll help you in the short and long run, not just in medicine, but in your daily life.

 

[Endoxifen]

I second the piano class. They're also more likely to teach you a bit of music theory, which will help in the future.

 

[JustAPhD]

I'm a big proponent of people having a creative outlet, be it art, music, etc. Especially in the sciences, where your work is generally governed by facts and numbers, having something to express yourself creatively can be a big stress reliever.

 

[pseud0]

As a musician, I recommend taking one at a time, not both. If you don't have much of a musical background, start with piano! That gives you a great foundation for every other instrument.

100% agree with this.

referring to the original question tho, you can take 100 random classes as long as you still finish all the pre-reqs and do enough to secure your diploma. Stop worrying

 

[Espressso]

I'm a big proponent of people having a creative outlet, be it art, music, etc. Especially in the sciences, where your work is generally governed by facts and numbers, having something to express yourself creatively can be a big stress reliever.

I started with piano myself and it's been such a great outlet for me. During one of my interviews, one of the basic science professors spent 10 out of the 40 minutes talking to me about piano. Turns out he's a pianist himself and I think that... non-clinical, non-sciencey, talk during the interview served me well

 

[confidentandgood]

As a musician, I recommend taking one at a time, not both. If you don't have much of a musical background, start with piano! That gives you a great foundation for every other instrument.

+1 to this!

OP, I've taken vocal and guitar lessons as well as an improv class outside of major and pre-req coursework. Applying to take more improv classes during my final semester.

Doctors are never just doctors. Adcoms are never just adcoms. We all have other hobbies and interests. Embrace the chance to take these classes while you're in undergrad!

 

[gabem480]

Thank you for all the great responses! I am definitely going to move forward with piano. It is something that has always piqued my interest and I have the opportunity to take advantage of classes through my college. Thanks again everyone.

 

[Espressso]

Thank you for all the great responses! I am definitely going to move forward with piano. It is something that has always piqued my interest and I have the opportunity to take advantage of classes through my college. Thanks again everyone.

The best part about learning an instrument and learning how to read music.. it's basically a second language. You'll love the challenge and the reward of learning a new song. Best of luck!